Simplicity and Respect for Nature

Casa Varanda by Carla Juaçaba, architect

Simplicity and respect for nature characterise the Veranda House (Casa Varanda) project, by the architect Carla Juaçaba, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A rectangular, transparent house, with glass walls and a weathering  steel structure, suspended 90 centimetres from the ground, cuts through the middle of land on which grow hundred year old trees and which ends in a forest.

According to the architect, the longitudinal installation of the structure in the middle of the land, occupying the only clearing that existed, is the principal concept of the project. And the skylight which cuts the roof of the house in the same direction as the house cuts through the land reinforces this idea.

The glass walls allow your gaze to cross the house, giving the impression of proximity to the surrounding vegetation, totally preserved by the building and guaranteeing privacy of the residence. It is the skylight which pays its tribute to nature, leaving the sun to mark the passage of time every day on the walls.

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Matcha Green Everywhere

A Fresh and Coulorful Character

Matcha, a Japanese green tea that’s in powder form and is whisked into hot water or milk, is becoming a trendy new staple in pretty much any coffee shop you go to.

And it’s not just for drinks. Trendy hotspots in New York City like Victory Garden, Juice Generation, and Lafayette love adding matcha to desserts, brunch menus and macarons.

An expressive green, that is attracting more and more attention in interior design and architecture.

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Striking Historical Building Renovation In Portugal

The Three Cusps Chalet Architecture

The Three Cusps Chalet charmingly renovated by Tiago do Vale Architects is a clear example of the Brazilian influence over Portuguese architecture during the 19th century. Sitting at the heart of both the Roman and medieval walls of Braga, a stone’s throw away from Braga’s Cathedral (one of the most historically significant of the Iberian Peninsula) this is a particularly sunny building with two fronts, one facing the street at West and another one, facing a delightful, qualified block interior plaza at East, enjoying natural light all day long.
The design team took as their mission the recovery of the building’s identity, which had been lost in 120 years of small unqualified interventions. The intention was to clarify the building’s spaces and functions while simultaneously making it fit for today’s way of living.

Fitting with the strategy of maximizing light and the explicitness of the spaces, the material and finish choices used in this project were intentionally limited. White color was used for the walls, ceilings and carpentry due to its spacial qualities and lightness. Wood in its natural color is used for the hardwood floors and clothing room due to its warmth and comfort.



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Awesome Family House That Brings Outdoors Inside

Expanding an existing home to meet the growing needs of a young family, this Awesome Family House That Brings Outdoors Inside turns to the tried and tested method of blurring the lines between the interior and the inviting backyard.

This is a home design trend that is on the up and up, with most homeowners wanting an extension that acts as a transition zone between the existing main structure and the open courtyard or patio.

The extensive use of glass doors for the new addition means that the parents can always keep an eye on the kids from almost every room in the house and even when they are out on the deck. Functionality and comfort are the two key aspects that defined the transformation, with form taking a backseat at times.

The wooden deck outside visually becomes a part of the living room and kitchen and adds textural contrast along with a stone fireplace that sits next to the glossy, all-white contemporary kitchen. A household that is pragmatic and cozy to its core!

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Architecture Project Portugal

Architecture Projects
A Modern Portuguese House from 1923

A quick look at the House in Estoril, Portugal, might have you thinking that Ricardo Moreno Arquitectos did a wonderful job designing a modern yet welcoming family house. However, that would be overlooking the fact the house actually dates back to 1923.

Unlike a conventional renovation in which the point is to highlight the features of the existing house and add hints of modernity (creating a good mix if you will), Portuguese architect Ricardo Moreno completely integrated the traditional shape of the house in his vision. The existing walls have been used as a bridge to modernity.

From outside, the house remains more or less the same. The outdoor walls have been preserved and refreshed with traditional techniques and materials. But, once inside, everything is new and arranged in a different way. A wooden volume redefines the house’s organization. Stairs are carved into the volume, leading to the private areas located in white suspended portions.

The result is a success. A wonderful patchwork of texture, materials and forms assuming the history of the house while writing a new page in it.

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One of the colour you’ll want to decorate with in 2016

Limpet Shell

“Lovely and refreshing,” Limpet Shell is a blue that has a slightly green twinge, according to Pantone 2016. Given the number of news stories about climate change concerns, it’s not surprising that in recent seasons many people are instinctively reaching for cooler colours and blues.

Calming, carefree, and absolutely dreamy, Limpet Shell is the kind of colour that works so nicely with similar shades of blue and green. Mint, turquoise, sea glass, the options are really endless and when you mix in a variety of similar shades, you really can't go wrong!

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Old and New in a Vertical Stone House

Renovation Project of an Ancient Stone House in one of Israel's Most Mystical Cities

The ancient city of Safed is steeped in tradition. Therefore, when architecture and design firm HENKIN SHAVIT undertook the renovation of a home in the city’s tightly packed old quarter, the project inevitably became a conversation between old and new, between renaissance and preservation.

To begin the renovation, the very bones of the site were revealed: stone walls, arches, vaults, stone niches and even a water well. Next, a modern layout was created and materials were selected to enhance the original structure: expansive planes of glass accentuate the ample vertical volume of the ancient limestone structure and create partitions without visibly cutting the space. An original stairway was also preserved and complemented with a wood and steel bridge to connect two parts of the home. 

Long skylights make up for a lack of windows, bringing light into the center of the structure.

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